Headwater Launches New Portuguese Walking Holiday

    BRIGHTON, ENGLAND, June 26, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Tucked away in the far south-western corner of the Iberian Peninsula is the deeply rural, and totally unspoilt, Portuguese Alentejo. A bird-lovers paradise (you can easily spot 50 species in a day), this is a rural region of sleepy white villages, crystal-clear lakes and lush river valleys offering some of the most spectacular coastal walking anywhere in the world. The gentle pace of life here is deeply seductive too - don't be surprised to stumble upon horses snoozing quietly under orange trees or dapper shepherds playing backgammon in sun-drenched village squares.

Our new 7-night independent walking route starts inland and leads past stunning blue lakes, through lemon groves and flower-filled meadows, and onto the wild deserted beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. The three places where you'll stay en route include a delightful lakeside retreat, a pretty white country house and a former ostrich farm, recently converted into a stylish boutique hotel. All are run by charismatic, English-speaking owners whose passion and enthusiasm are infectious.

For prices, dates and full details of Headwater's walking holidays and cycling holidays, please visit our website at www.headwater.com.

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